Housewife Gone Wild

Loose 754

the voucher

As I rounded a corner, I saw Nathan in an iron–gray suit, smiling as he chatted with someone. He looked more mature and composed than ever, exuding the quiet confidence of someone at the very top. Today, he wore gold–rimmed glasses, and his eyes shone behind the lenses.

I came in from a side hallway. Nathan was talking and didn’t notice me at all–until his partner nudged him, and only then did he turn and see me.

I walked over with a confident smile, greeting him naturally.

Nathan’s eyes lingered on me for a split second, but he quickly put on a relaxed smile, as if nothing had happened. “Why didn’t you come with Mr. Holcomb?”

“He got here first. I had something to take care of, so I’m running a bit late,” I answered without missing a beat.

“Alright, let me take you inside,” Nathan offered, though it was clear he had more on his mind, but kept it to himself.

“That’s alright. There are still guests who haven’t arrived yet–I’ll just head in myself,” I said.

“Alright, I’ve got your seat all set up. My assistant will take you there,” Nathan said, and didn’t insist.

and saw Nathan’s assistant hurrying over to lead me to my

He was chatting with someone at the next table, but

minutes later, Nathan came over and took a seat at

on the tech side, while his partner painted

up every detail and get a better grasp of what

just what happens after years in the workplace–you just get sharper, more tuned in. Back then, I was so hung up on love, I thought

a bit, you realize there’s a whole world out there beyond romance–stuff you can

drinks at dinner, and suddenly his gaze grew noticeably

me with genuine respect. It was a revelation–turns

want respect as a woman, you’ve got to put your energy into your

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Chapter 754

wasted, collapsed onto the table, the booze knocking him

waved over an assistant to help Nathan

dinner, I hung around for a bit

face flushed, walked over and asked, “You’re leaving

kept my tone flat.